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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.78, 1,666.19 and 527.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.78, 1,666.19 and 527.05 is: 789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.78 : 1,666.19 = 527.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.78/1,666.19 = 527.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.78x = 1,666.19 × 527.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.78x = 878,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,162.80/1,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.87

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